Product Innovation

Brand new research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights provides a progress update for initiatives in some of the most discussed sales and marketing challenges and trends in the consumer goods industry. Find out how investments in process and technology have progressed, and what still needs to be done.

This year's class of Visionaries does not disappoint. Whether focused on supply chain, analytics, sales and marketing, or innovation, the insights these leaders share on the pages to come are invaluable. CGT is proud to present 11 movers and shakers who are making a major impression on the industry, starting with a retail visionary most recently from Walmart.

As we turn the corner to the second half of the year, CGT takes a moment to reflect on the top headlines of 2016 so far. From lists to executive appointments to trends and more, here is look back at the topics that were top-of-mind on consumergoods.com.

Suppliers are a retailers or manufacturers most valuable asset, and those that have successfully aligned with their key suppliers enjoy reduced risk factors and improved innovation, quality, reliability, and costs/price reductions. Amber Roads latest white paper investigates how to leverage your technology investments to enhance your expansive global supplier networks.

It is anticipated that 3D printing technology will lead to innovation in areas such as consumer products in the long term.

Target will seek to draw city shoppers in-store with a new yogurt bar.

Twenty-two resident companies were selected for JLABS @ Toronto, but there's room for more.

From pretzels to cookies, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is debuting new snack products across several brands.